Varenga — Roasted Shredded Beef

Ingredients

• •4 pounds boneless chuck, cut in 1-inch pieces
• •1 quart water
• •2 tablespoons salt
• •2 cloves garlic, minced finely
• •1 cup onion, sliced
• •3 or 4 parsley sprigs
• •White rice

Directions

1. 1In a 4-quart saucepan, combine boneless chuck, water, salt, garlic and onion.
2. 2Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer gently for 2 hours or until meat can be shredded with a fork.
3. 3Add water if necessary to keep meat at a simmering point.
4. 4Shred the meat by cutting it into thin strips. Meat should come apart easily.
5. 5Transfer the shredded meat and sauce to a greased 9 by 12-inch ovenproof baking pan.
6. 6Roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes until it is nicely browned across the top.
7. 7Garnish with 3 or 4 parsley sprigs and bring to the table on a trivet.
8. 8Serve with white rice.